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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.94, 364.83 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.94, 364.83 and 182.38 is: 272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.94 : 364.83 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.94/364.83 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.94x = 364.83 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.94x = 66,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,537.70/243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.76

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